Chausson 2 BERTH User manual

MOTORHOME HIRER’S GUIDE
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Thank you for choosing MHK.
These notes are provided as a guide for your reference and outline a few simple rules
and guidelines to help make the most of your motorhome holiday.
Contents
General Care of the Motorhome......................................................................................2
Pre-Travel Checks...........................................................................................................2
Vehicle Return.................................................................................................................2
Water Systems................................................................................................................3
Fresh Water.................................................................................................................3
Waste Water................................................................................................................3
Toilet............................................................................................................................4
Electrical Systems...........................................................................................................5
12 Volt .........................................................................................................................5
Engine Battery..........................................................................................................5
Leisure Battery.........................................................................................................5
240 volt........................................................................................................................5
Hooking up to a 240 volt supply...............................................................................5
Gas System.....................................................................................................................7
Heating and Hot Water....................................................................................................8
Heating........................................................................................................................8
Hot Water ....................................................................................................................8
Refrigerator.....................................................................................................................8
TV/DVD...........................................................................................................................9
Keys and Alarm...............................................................................................................9
Control Panel ................................................................................................................10
Punctures, Breakdowns etc...........................................................................................10
Vehicle Dimensions.......................................................................................................10

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General Care of the Motorhome
Be sure that you feel confident with all the operations and functions of the motorhome.
If you are uncertain of anything please ask us to clarify it during the hand over.
Please remember at all times that in order to keep the overall weight down many of the
fittings are quite fragile –and expensive. In particular the windows must be closed
gently and as the table is in fact hollow, don’t drop anything onto it. A broken window or
table top will cost you about £350!
Pre-Travel Checks
You can do serious damage if you move off without carrying out these checks:
•All cables and hoses are unplugged
•*Gas has been turned off at the bottle and the fridge set to ‘Vehicle Battery’
•All windows and skylights are closed and locked
•Aerial has been lowered and levelled
•Loose articles, cupboards and drawers are secured
•**All occupants are using seat belts
* IT IS ILLEGAL TO TRAVEL WITH THE GAS CYLINDERS TURNED ON.
** IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ANYONE TO TRAVEL IN THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WEARING
A SEAT BELT
Vehicle Return
The motorhome must be returned on time in a clean state and with the toilet cassette
emptied.
DO NOT use any cleaners apart from those provided.
Remember there is a £50 penalty for failing to empty and clean the inside of the toilet
cassette.
The vehicle must be returned with a full tank of diesel.

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Water Systems
Fresh Water
The fresh water tank holds 130 litres. Driving with a full tank will increase the fuel
consumption.
We will fill the tank 1/2 full for hand over. This ensures there is enough for the odd cup
of tea etc. before you arrive at your destination. So fill up the tank when you arrive, and,
if you wish, drain off down to about 1/2 when you set off again.
You can check the level of the contents on the control panel by the entrance door.
Using the fresh water system with lower levels 1/2 full can cause severe damage to the
water pump which can only be fixed after the vehicle has been returned, leaving you
without water for the rest of your hire.
To fill the fresh water tank, place a hose into the water filling inlet, which is located on
the left-hand side of the vehicle to the rear of the passenger door.
Please note we do not recommend you use the fresh water system for drinking water.
Waste Water
To empty waste water (shower and sinks - nothing to do with the toilet), park the
motorhome over an appropriate area and pull the handle under the rear right of the
vehicle towards you and stand well back!.
There is a second tank for the sink. The handle can be found on the right hand side
close to the exhaust pipe. Close handle when finished.
Note: When the waste tank is full the red light will come on on the control panel and you
will not be able to run any fresh water.

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Toilet
Before using the toilet, press the blue button on the top to release a small amount of
water into the bowl.
Only use the special paper provided and NEVER put other items or sanitary wear in the
bowl.
To flush, pull the grey lever on the right-hand side which slides open the ‘blade’ thereby
emptying the bowl. Make sure you close the blade after use. Should the red light come
on you need to empty the cassette.
To empty the toilet cassette, which is behind a locked panel on the left hand side of the
outside of the vehicle marked WC, lift the yellow flap and pull the cassette towards you.
If it appears jammed the blade was not properly closed - see above. Extend the end
tube and unscrew the yellow cap. Press the yellow button to release the vacuum and
pour waste into designated area, rinse the cassette out, and then add 50ml of toilet
chemical along with a cupful of water before replacing.

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Electrical Systems
There are two types of electrical systems aboard the motorhome: 12 volt and 240 volt.
12 Volt
Engine Battery
The 12 volt supply from the engine is from a normal 12 volt vehicle battery and is used
to start the motorhome and to supply all the normal electrical accessories used in a
vehicle (radio, Sat Nav etc.). It will also run the fridge and charge the leisure battery
while on the move.
This battery does NOT supply anything in the living area when the engine is switched
off.
Leisure Battery
This is a 12 volt battery but of a different kind from the engine battery since it does not
need to give a large surge of power to start the engine but instead provide a continuous
supply of electrical power to the living area, for the internal lights, TV etc. The leisure
battery is trickle charged by the vehicle engine whilst driving (but note this will not be
sufficient if the leisure battery is completely discharged) and from either a portable
generator or from a 240 volt hook up, the cable for which is provided.
240 volt
There is a 240 volt electrical system onboard which is the preferred method of supply
when the vehicle is parked up - typically on an allocated pitch on a camp site.
Once hooked up to a 240 volt supply you can use standard 240 volt accessories such
as microwaves, fans etc. as if you were at home, but you must be careful not to
overload the system by using more than one appliance at a time, which will trip out a
fuse.
The overload trip switches are located in the ‘garage’ storage area.
The 240 volt hook up will also recharge the leisure batteries.
The single power point is 240v and will only work when hooked up.
Hooking up to a 240 volt supply

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Check all switches are in the off position. Ensure you connect the hook-up cable to the
motorhome FIRST before plugging in to the 240 volt supply.
When disconnecting , unplug the hook-up cable from the 240 volt supply first and then
from the motor home. Return the hook-up cable to the rear storage compartment.
We also supply a 3pin domestic adaptor and a if going abroad a European adaptor.
You can keep an eye on the battery levels on the control panel by the entrance door.

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Gas System
This vehicle is fitted with a refillable “Gaslow” system. This allows you to refill the fitted
gas bottle at any garage selling LPG (liquefied petroleum gas, also known as Autogas).
You will find a book in the glove pocket showing where you can find garages selling
LPG. On the Continent there are many more such garages but you will need to use the
adaptor which you will find in the gas locker.
LPG is highly flammable and explosive, so unnecessary tampering with the cylinder is
prohibited unless you are turning on/off the control tap on top of the cylinder. This
MUST be turned off during travel as it is ILLEGAL to travel with it turned on.
There is an outlet on the right hand side of the vehicle which allows you to plug a gas
barbeque in to the motorhome’s gas supply.
LPG is heavier than air and will sink to the bottom of any area. This is why the locker
that holds the cylinders has holes to allow an escape route for any leaking gas. NEVER
block these holes nor store anything other than the fitted LPG cylinders in the locker.
You will find 4 red isolation switches in the cupboard. From top to bottom they are
Oven, Fridge, Hob, Boiler. If there is a problem with one of the appliances this allows
you to isolate it whilst continuing to use the others, but do not touch them otherwise.
Before using the gas system ensure you have removed the vent cover on the outside of
the vehicle behind the passenger door. This should be replaced before moving off.

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Heating and Hot Water
The controls for the heating and hot water can be found on the side of the bedseats in
the bed.
Heating
The heating is controlled by the right hand control next to the hot water rocker switch on
the side of the bed. The heating is run on diesel and will only work if the tank is more
than 25% full. The centre of the control sets the temperature. Along the side are three
buttons. Press the bottom button to blow cold air, press the top one for hot air and the
centre one to switch off.
Hot Water
The hot water system is run by gas. Before using remove the vent cover on the outside
of the vehicle. This should be replaced before moving off.
Ensure the gas is turned on and turn on the master switch and the water pump (top and
bottom right-hand buttons on the control panel).
The hot water is controlled by a small white rocker switch on the side of the bed. Press
up for 40 degrees; press down for 60 (recommended for showers). It will take about 10
minutes for the water to get hot. Remember that the hot water tank only holds about 10
litres at a time.
Refrigerator
The fridge will work on 240v (hookup), 12 volts (vehicle battery) or gas. You must set
the source manually. The most efficient is on mains hook-up, when parked. Remember
to switch to the 12 volt source when you drive off.
The small centre button is the on/off button and the right knob controls the temperature.
When in operation a small blue light will show. If this flashes there is a fault .
The vehicle battery is powerful enough to maintain temperature whilst driving. It will
NOT cool the fridge down any further. Remember it does take several hours for the
fridge to cool down.

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TV/DVD
Make sure the TV is plugged in. Press the red button on the remote and the light on the
TV will go green.
You can watch “ordinary” TV, Freeview TV if in an area covered by Freeview or you can
watch a DVD. To select, repeatedly press the TV/AV button until ‘TV’shows for
ordinary TV, ‘DVB’for Freeview, or ‘DVD’to watch a DVD.
When finished press the red button on the remote and unplug the set and restow it.
Before moving off the aerial must be lowered with the red mark facing forward.
Keys and Alarm
The large key is the ignition key and also operates the cab doors and unlocks the fuel
filler cap located behind a flap by the passenger door.
The small key opens the side door, the ‘garage’ storage area, gas cylinder locker, toilet
cassette and fresh water filler.
The fob operates the alarm and the central locking for the cab doors. To set the alarm
and lock the cab press the smooth button. The lights will flash twice. To deactivate the
alarm press the smooth button again. The lights will flash once to indicate the alarm is
deactivated. When activating the alarm please note that you must wait until the cab
courtesy light goes out. This takes 27 seconds!
You can lock all the doors manually from the inside.

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Control Panel
Situated next to the door the control panel gives you a visible readout of each of the
following:
Top Left - Leisure Battery
Top Right - Master Electricity switch
Centre Left - Engine Battery
Centre Right - NOT USED
Bottom Left - Freshwater Tank
Bottom Right - Water Pump
Waste Water Tank - Red warning light will come on if the tank needs emptying
We advise you check these regularly to avoid running short of power/water
unexpectedly.
Punctures, Breakdowns etc.
The vehicle spare wheel is located under the rear of the vehicle.
To open the bonnet insert the key through the black rubber square above the middle of
the FORD logo on the radiator grill. Turn to the left and then to the right.
There is a towing eye on the front left-hand side of the vehicle.
In the event of a breakdown ring 0845 600 5801 (UK), or [phone] (Europe).
Any problems, call us on 07884 262100.
Vehicle Dimensions
Length: 5.67m
Height: 2.71m.